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What We Do

Waypoint's mission: to inspire people to move forward.

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What We Do

Utilizing a safety net of best practice, research-based approaches, Waypoint's programs aim to provide proactive solutions and stabilizing resources for those experiencing housing instability, poverty, and violence, or needing affordable child care. Waypoint supports over 20,000 individuals each year, equipping them with the tools and resources they need to achieve stability and move forward in their lives.
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Housing Services

A network of services including Coordinated Entry, Rapid
Re-Housing, Homeless Diversion/Eviction Prevention, and Tenant Academy which provide solutions to homelessness and finding affordable housing.

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Domestic Violence Victim Services

Empowering domestic violence survivors through advocacy, safety planning, and a 24/7 Resource & Support Line and educating the community about domestic and dating violence.

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KidsPoint Child Care Program

Providing high-quality educational child care to over 200 children ages 6 weeks through 12 years old and offering Child Care Scholarships for families that cannot afford full-pay tuition.

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Survivors' Program

Advocating for individuals who have lost a family member or friend to homicide or vehicular homicide and supporting those impacted by violent felony crime, such as kidnapping, robbery, and attempted murder throughout 14 Iowa counties.

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Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence Victim Services Program Impact

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2270

survivors of domestic violence received advocacy, safety planning, counseling, and support.

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97%

of victims/survivors reported feeling safer after working with a Waypoint Victim Advocate.

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7997

phone calls were answered through the 24/7 Resource & Support Line.

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Housing Services Impact

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69%

of clients served through Rapid Re-Housing exited to permanent housing.

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10809

individuals were connected to housing services through Coordinated Entry.

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243

people experiencing housing crises were supported through Rapid Re-Housing.

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4366

individuals were supported with resources through Homeless Prevention.

Child Care Program

KidsPoint Child Care Program Impact

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93%

of children who exited a KidsPoint Learning Center & Preschool were developmentally on track for kindergarten.

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100%

of school age youth enrolled reported having a positive sense of self and a positive relationship with an adult outside of their family.

We're Here for you

For 130 years, Waypoint has existed as a vital community resource for individuals in need.

Domestic Violence Resource & Support Line

800.208.0388

Housing Services

319.366.7999 -or- 1.833.739.0065

KidsPoint Child Care

319.365.1636

Survivors' Program

319.365.1458

Contact Waypoint

318 5th St SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401

319.365.1458


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